Lower Cholesterol with Red Yeast RiceRed Yeast Rice has been used for centuries as both a food and as a medicinal substance. It is made by fermenting a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus over red rice. Red Yeast Rice was used to promote blood circulation, soothe an upset stomach, and invigorate the function of the spleen, which destroys old blood cells and filters foreign substances. In addition, this dietary supplement has also been used traditionally for bruised muscles, hangovers, indigestion, and colic in infants. Recently, it has been discovered that red yeast rice contains substances that are similar to prescription medications that lower cholesterol, such as lovastatin. This herb has been classified as a dietary supplement by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is also speculated that the unsaturated fatty acids in Red Yeast Rice could contribute to its beneficial
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Clinical study published in the medicine journal, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, showed that lifestyle changes combined with supplementation of red yeast rice and fish oil have the effect of reducing LDL cholesterol. (Read more..) Brochure: English, Chinese
